CNC Milling for Apprentices and Students: 2nd Edition

By J.A. Pintozzi

CNC Milling for Apprentices and Students
Master the fundamentals of CNC milling with a clear, practical, and industry-aligned guide designed specifically for beginners and first-year apprentices.
Whether you're training in a vocational program, starting an apprenticeship, or entering the world of CNC machining for the first time, CNC Milling for Apprentices and Students is your essential companion for building a strong foundation in 3-axis CNC milling. This textbook combines hands-on knowledge with real-world shop floor insights to help students develop the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to succeed in today's modern machine shops.

✅ What You'll Learn: Step-by-step CNC machine startup, homing, and tool loading proceduresHow to set and adjust work coordinate systems (G54-G59)Understanding tool offsets, wear compensation, and G-code integrationBest practices for part fixturing, edge finding, and dry running programsIn-process inspection methods to ensure quality and precisionCommon setup errors and how to avoid them safely and efficientlyPractical guidance aligned with OSHA, NIMS, and ISO standards

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFMTGXB2
• ISBN13: 9798289648037
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"